Newlands
Staying in Newlands puts you inside the green, damp suburb itself, walking distance from the cricket ground and from Forries on Newlands Avenue, the social centre of gravity. Oak Manor Boutique Guest House is 180 m away, a 3-minute walk, and The Bergzicht Guest Suite and Reading House are 210 m and 340 m out. Expect oaks, leaf mould and quiet streets rather than late-night bars — this is a residential neighbourhood that suits cricket people, hikers and families with small children.
Rondebosch
Rondebosch is the practical neighbour: the supermarkets, cinemas and pharmacies Newlands refuses to build, with the cricket ground a short hop away. Southern Suburbs Air Agents, in the Southern Suburbs, sits 430 m from the stadium, about a 6-minute walk, and Wild Olive Guest House is 400 m away, also a 6-minute walk, with a kids pool, breakfast in room and family rooms. It is a sensible base for families and anyone who wants shops and restaurants within reach of a match day.